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Question
Take turns in class to describe one image that crossed your mind.
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Solution
Image 1: A green field full of Paddy plants swaying in the wind.
Image 2: The flight of birds in ‘V’ shape was full of thrill.
Image 3: A wide river flooding with, branches of trees and making a small waterfall when hiting a huge rock.
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